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Explore the world of Android development and learn why Android powers nearly 90% of mobile devices worldwide. Get hands-on with Android Studio, the powerful Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for Android, and build foundational skills to create and run simple apps on real or virtual devices.

Syllabus

  • Why Android?: Learn why developing for Android is such a great move and get started with Android Studio—the Android Integrated Development Environment
    • Article: Introduction to Android
    • Article: Android Devices
    • Article: Developing for Android
    • Article: Android Stack
    • Article: Android Studio Tour
    • Informational: Installing Android Studio
  • Getting Started with Android: Dive into Android Studio—learn how to start a project, run an app on a device, and make your first Android app
    • Article: XML in Android
    • Article: Starting a Project
    • Article: Navigating the File Structure
    • Article: Introduction to Layout Editor
    • Article: Running Your App on a Device
    • Article: Android Studio Logging
    • Informational: Android Project: Dear Diary
  • Android App Fundamentals: Learn Android Development fundamentals and sharpen your skills building a calculator app
    • Article: Android Activities
    • Article: Android Layout Editor
    • Article: Creating View Arrangements
    • Article: Editing Layouts in Text Mode
    • Article: Exploring Views and Material Design
    • Article: Programming View Objects
    • Article: Intents and User Interactions
    • Informational: Simple Calculator Project

Taught by

Sarai Fernandez

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